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Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Buyagift throws the ultimate 2000s party with Britney Spears lookalike and personal DJ
How to plan your 2000s ultimate birthday bash from Buyagift.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
No enforcement action to close Snaresbook temporary court
A “totally inappropriate” temporary court building erected 35 years ago in Snaresbrook is still in use today despite government assurances that it would only stand for five years.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South east London hospitality and leisure Covid grant pay-outs
Councils across south east London have been provided with Government grants to support hospitality businesses after a drop in profits during Omicron.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Netflix can decided your next holiday from Bridgeton to Money Heist
From Bridgerton to Money Heist whatever your favourite show there's a holiday destination.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Galaxy, Smarties and more: See the Easter eggs with the most and least sugar
See which Easter eggs have the most and least amount of sugar.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Get paid to watch penguins all day with this unique job
Do you love penguins? This job is giving you the chance to watch them all day, and get paid for the privilege.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - see how much they're worth
Here, we look at the rarest 50p coins and how many of each have been made - and how much they could be worth.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Pets At Home issues important ban in all UK stores this Easter
It will also be hosting a series of free My Pet Pals workshops in its stores nationwide every weekend from April 2 – May 22.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
LEGO reveals top toys for Easter with a Formula 1 race car, Spice Girl set and more
Parents will know the struggle of keeping the kids entertained over Easter but LEGO is here to save the holidays. How to gets yours

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Dog owners issued 'superbug' health warning over letting their pets lick their face
Dog owners have been issued a warning over a possible health risk.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Highway code: Drivers warned to expect fines over yellow box junction rule changes
Currently, the police are responsible for issuing ‘moving traffic’ fines, except in London and Cardiff.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Cost of living: 7 spring cleaning musts that could save you almost £3,000
Many people sweep through their home indoors with a spring clean, while neglecting the exterior, then come to regret it within a short time.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Can’t get enough of Wordle? Try these alternative spin off games
Spin off versions of Wordle question users on geography, music and even languages.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
The Body Shop's Instaglow primer went viral on Tiktok - How to own the beauty trend
 How you can get your hands on TikTok's latest obsession: The Body Shop's Instagglow CC Cream.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Best UK destinations for a last minute Easter holiday getaway, according to Booking.com
From London to Edinburgh see the best spots for a getaway this Easter.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Netflix can decided your next holiday from Bridgeton to Money Heist
From Bridgerton to Money Heist whatever your favourite show there's a holiday destination.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:02:29 +0100
Wordle 293 April 8: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:54:00 +0100
Martin Lewis: 4 ways to stay warm at home for as little as 4p a week
Millions of people across the UK have been left worried about affording household bills following the huge hike in energy costs this month.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:55:57 +0100
The NBA Play-In Tournament: One Year On - Lewis Potts, Wilson's School
It seems like now, with the ‘Play-In’ making yet another successful comeback, that it is here to stay – but is it really beneficial for the league?

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:33:00 +0100
Chaucer Green Croydon fire: Two men escape blaze
Two men escaped a house fire that damaged part of the first floor of a home in Croydon.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:32:31 +0100
Temple Hill armed police presence: Imitation gun recovered
A home in Temple Hill has been searched by armed police.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:18:35 +0100
Fight left driver unconscious on A10 near Edmonton
A driver fell unconscious after he was punched at a set of traffic lights.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:14:25 +0100
Swarm of cockroaches found inside Plough & Harrow pub
A swarm of cockroaches was found inside a pub that has been closed.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:46:29 +0100
Cancel Culture: Societies next calamity - Henry B - StJohns
In today’s society there is often confusion regarding where the line should be drawn in politics, comedy, and other forms of public speaking. In the last ten years there has been an exponential growth of cancel culture within our society. Although ...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:19:48 +0100
Waltham Forest: Lea Bridge candidate unites independents
An independent candidate in the south of the borough has won the support of other non-party hopefuls, who have now withdrawn to put their support behind her.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:20:45 +0100
Using social media to grow your business
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Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:11:22 +0100
Waltham Forest election: Independent against mass development
Independent candidate Ed Pond says “mass development” is the reason he’s putting himself forward in the north of the borough.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:04:41 +0100
Waltham Forest election: Larkswood independent on development
An independent candidate for Larkswood ward is promising to protect the area’s leisure centre and its neighbouring parkland from being developed into hundreds of homes.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:58:58 +0100
'A Monster Calls' - Milly Sirl, Radnor House Twickenham
On Tuesday the 5th of April I went to the Rose Theatre in Kingston, London along with my friend to watch ‘A Monster Calls’. It is a low fantasy novel by Patrick Ness and has since been produced as a dark fantasy film in 2016 and is now emerging ...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:51:32 +0100
The untold upside of gaming Hanna Turing House
 

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:36:42 +0100
Mitcham cannabis factory shut down my Merton police
Merton police have arrested a man after they found 200 cannabis plants at an address in Mitcham.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:23:05 +0100
Has Online Learning been successful?
During the Covid 19 Pandemic schools shut all across the world leaving over 1.2 billion children out of the classroom. Due to school closures education has changed dramatically with the rise of online learning on digital platforms

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:28:16 +0100
Jubilee Line Night Tube set to return on the weekend
The service will return after a two-year forced suspension forced to the pandemic.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0100
A1 closed between Stirling and Apex Corner after crash
The A1 was closed for a number of hours this morning after a crash involving a motorbike.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:23:31 +0100
Dizzee Rascal handed restraining order and curfew for assaulting ex-fiancee
Dizzee Rascal has been given a restraining order, curfew and will have to wear an electronic tag for attacking his ex-fiancee during a row over child contact and finances.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:29:27 +0100
New 14-storey office block approved for construction next to East Croydon Station
A new 14-storey office block has been approved for construction next to East Croydon Station.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:23:06 +0100
Greenwich candidate elections list as voters prepare to head to the polls
Londoners will be heading to the ballot box for next month’s May local elections.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:18:32 +0100
Bromley candidate elections list as voters prepare to head to the polls
There are only a few weeks left until the 2022 local elections kick off and voters up and down the UK vote on who will run their local authorities for the next four years.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:12:32 +0100
Man arrested on Tooting Common after catalytic converter thefts
A man was arrested on Tooting Common on Wednesday after a spate of catalytic converter thefts across London.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:50:00 +0100
World health day!
World Health Day is a global health awareness day and it allows people to recognise ongoing health issues that are amongst people globally.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:27:38 +0100
Sabina Nessa murderer Koci Selamaj given life sentence
Koci Selamaj, 36, has been jailed at the Old Bailey for life with a minimum term of 36 years for the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:31:38 +0100
Firefighters tackle Beckenham Aston Martin car dealership fire
A fire at a classic car dealership in Beckenham spread across the first floor and the roof in the early hours of this morning.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:33:17 +0100
Dizzee Rascal to be sentenced for assaulting ex-fiancee
Dizzee Rascal is to appear in court to be sentenced for assaulting his ex-fiancee during a “chaotic” row over money and contact with their children.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:31:37 +0100
Curious, Captivating Curse of the Witch - Yuti Kumar, Newstead Wood School
In the past, one of the crimes leading to execution included innocently walking on the King’s highway with a sooty face! This is just one of many entertaining yet eccentric things that are included on the Crimes Punishable by Death board to greet ...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:09:53 +0100
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace named best place to live in London in Sunday Times guide- see the full list
The list of six London locations includes Crystal Palace, Hanwell, King's Cross, New Malden, Teddington, and Victoria Park.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley marathon runner tackles testicular cancer stigma
A cancer survivor from Bromley is set to run the Brighton Marathon to raise money for the team who cared for him and to encourage young men to talk about testicular cancer.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup jeweller creates sunflower earrings for those fleeing Ukraine
A jeweller has been crafting sunflower earrings to gift to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Welling Vauxhall driver fined after speeding in Greenwich
THE driver of a Vauxhall from Welling has been fined almost £800 after speeding in Greenwich.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Backstreet Boys general tickets for London's O2 go on sale today - How to get yours
The Backstreet Boys revealed UK and European dates as part of their DNA World Tour. How to get yours.



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